Cardiovascular PCU RN
St Matthews, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Louisville, KY, requiring a KY or compact RN license and ACLS certification.

Details

• Work in a Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) within a hospital setting, providing intermediate care for cardiac surgery patients from pre-op through discharge
• The CVU consists of 16 beds and a sister CVI unit of 15 beds, with additional beds for patients requiring monitoring
• Patient population includes pre/post-cardiac surgery patients as well as pre/post-cardiac intervention patients (PTCA, cardioversion, generator implants, TAVR) and patients with atypical chest pain requiring monitoring
• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday coverage required per unit needs
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN or ASN) required; BSN preferred
• Previous nursing experience preferred, though not strictly required
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
• MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Nursing practice is centered on evidence-based care, incorporating all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and a holistic patient-centered approach
• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, patient and family education, care coordination, and facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Expected to delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team members in the performance of patient care activities
• Active participation in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing
• BSN is preferred but not required for this position